Introduction

Celebrate the spooky season with these delightful Hocus Pocus Oreo Black Cat Cookies. Using classic Oreos and a few simple decorations, you can create adorable black cat faces that are perfect for Halloween parties or a fun treat with the kids.

The image shows four black sandwich cookies shaped like cat faces with two small ears on top. Each cookie has two large round eyes with a yellow-green base and a vertical black oval in the center. Below the eyes is a small, purple heart-shaped nose. Extending from the nose are six thin black lines arranged as whiskers, three on each side. The cookies have a rough, textured surface typical of sandwich cookies, and they are placed closely together on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

9 Regular Sized Oreos
18 Green M&Ms
9 Pink Mini M&Ms
4–6 Mini Oreo Cookies
1 oz Black Candy Melts
Black Food Writer (edible ink pen)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Eerie Eyes. Lay the 18 green M&Ms “M” side down on a paper towel or small plate. Using the black food writer, carefully draw a thin, vertical oval in the center of each to create slit-pupil cat eyes. Set aside to dry for a couple of minutes.
Step 2: Ready the Ears. Cut the mini Oreo cookies into quarters with a sharp knife to create small triangular “ears.” You need 18 triangles in total. Don’t worry about any crumbling; the cream filling helps hold the pieces together. Set aside.
Step 3: Melt Your Chocolate “Cauldron.” Place the black candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 15-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and runny. Avoid overheating to prevent the chocolate from seizing.
Step 4: Assemble Your Black Cat Cookies. Dip the cut edge of two mini Oreo triangles into melted chocolate and press them onto the top edge of one Oreo as ears. Place two dots of melted chocolate below the ears and attach two prepared green M&M eyes. Add a small dot of chocolate below and between the eyes and press a pink mini M&M on it as the nose. Repeat for the remaining Oreos.
Step 5: Let the Magic Set. Place the cookies on parchment paper or a plate and let them sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden fully. Avoid moving them during this time.

Tips & Variations

Use a toothpick to apply precise dots of melted chocolate for better control when attaching eyes, ears, and noses.
Substitute green M&Ms with other colors if you prefer different eye colors for your cats.
For extra flair, add tiny edible glitter or shimmer dust on the ears once the chocolate is set.
If you don’t have a black food writer, carefully use melted black chocolate with a toothpick to create pupils on the eyes.

Storage

Store the finished cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Keep them away from heat or direct sunlight to prevent melting. If needed, refrigerate for longer storage but allow cookies to come back to room temperature before serving for the best texture. Handle gently when moving to maintain the delicate chocolate attachments.

How to Serve

The image shows a group of round, black cookies shaped like cat faces, each with small pointed ears at the top. The cookies have a rough texture with embossed patterns on the surface. Each cat face has two large, shiny, half-yellow and half-green eyes with black vertical slits in the center. Below the eyes is a small, shiny purple heart-shaped nose, and six thin black licorice whiskers extend from around the nose, three on each side. The cookies are arranged closely together on a sheet against a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other types of cookies instead of Oreos?

While Oreos provide the perfect size and color for these black cat faces, you can experiment with similar chocolate sandwich cookies. Just ensure they have enough surface area to attach the ears and facial features securely.

What can I substitute if I don’t have black candy melts?

You can use melted dark chocolate or black-tinted white chocolate as a substitute. Just be sure to temper it properly and work quickly to prevent setting before assembly.